THE COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE BRANCH OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. The Intelligence Branch of the Commercial Department of the Board of Trade (No. 73, Basinghall Street, London, E.C.) is intended to be a centre at which information on all subjects of commercial interest shall be collected and focussed in a form convenient for reference, and at which, so far as the interests of British trade permit, replies shall be given to enquiries by traders on commercial matters. On application being made to it either personally or by letter, the Branch supplies, so far as is possible, information with regard to the following subjects, viz.: Commercial Statistics; Matters relating to Foreign and Colonial Tariffs and Customs Regulations; Lists of firms abroad engaged in particular lines of business in different localities; Foreign and Colonial Contracts open to Tender. Sources of Supply, Prices, &c., of Trade Products; Forms of Certificates of Origin; Regulations concerning Commercial Travellers, &c., &c. There is a Sample Room at the offices of the Branch, where, in addition to samples illustrative of reports of H.M. Consuls or of the Correspondents or Special Commissioners of the Board of Trade, specimens of special interest that may be received from the Imperial Institute, India, or the Colonies, &c., are exhibited from time to time. The "Board of Trade Journal" is the principal medium through which intelligence collected by the Commercial Intelligence Branch, and intended for general information, is conveyed to the public. The "Journal" is issued weekly at the price of 1d. All applications respecting subscription, or the purchase of single copies, should be addressed in London to Messrs. Wyman & Sons, Ltd., Fetter Lane, E.C., and 32, Abingdon Street, S.W.; in Edinburgh to Messrs. Oliver & Boyd; and in Dublin to Edward Ponsonby, 116, Grafton Street. Copies may also be obtained from Messrs. G. Street & Co., Ltd., 30, Cornhill, E.C. SPECIAL INDIAN AND COLONIAL TRADE ENQUIRY OFFICES. India. The India Trade Enquiry Office at 73, Basinghall Street, London, E.C., has been established for the purpose of supplying the general public with all available information as to the commercial products, manufactures and trades of British India. The office is under the superintendence of an India Office official, who is in daily attendance to answer personal or written enquiries. The current publications of the Government of India dealing with Indian Trade statistics, tariff charges, railways, economic products, &c., are kept in the office, and can be consulted free: the various Indian Directories are also filed. Canada. The Canadian Government have secured premises at 73, Basinghall Street, London, E.C., where an office has been opened under the designation of "Canadian Government City Trade Branch," for the convenience of the commercial community. In due course it is intended to equip and maintain a display room, illustrating the products, resources and manufactures of the Dominion. In the meantime, a Canadian representative attends. daily to deal with enquiries and applications in connection with Canadian import and export trade, and to supply information about Canadian matters generally. Personal appointments can be arranged when desired. Cape of Good Hope.-The Government of the Cape of Good Hope have opened offices at 73, Basinghall Street, London, E.C., for the purpose of a Commercial Agency for that Colony, which will be under the direction of the Agent-General for the Cape of Good Hope. Mr. Lewis Atkinson, who has been appointed Commercial Agent, attends daily to deal with enquiries on all Commercial and Trade matters connected with Cape Colony. Queensland. For the convenience of the commercial community in the City of London, the Agent-General for Queensland has opened a branch office at 73, Basinghall Street, London, E.C., where a representative attends daily to give information to enquirers regarding trade, mining, and all other matters in connection with Queensland. A Reading Room will also be provided in which maps, directories, statutes, Government reports, and other publications of the State can be seen. March, 1905. THE BUYERS' GUIDE To Merchants, Manufacturers, and Shippers whose Advertisements appear in the "Board of Trade Journal." (Where no folio is given, Advertisement does not appear in this issue.) PAGE Ammonia, Anhydrous, & Liquid— Athletic Goods Manufacturers- Quaife Bros. & Lilley, 313, Bags and Sacks PAGE 22 Bedding 1 Co., Ltd., Glasgow ... ... Wilkinson, Heywood & Clark, Anti-friction Metal PLEASE SPECIFY IN ALL YOUR ORDERS FOR CYCLES WELDLESS STEEL TUBES and the BEST BUTTED TUBES THE BUYERS' GUIDE TO MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, AND SHIPPERS WHOSE ADVERTISEMENTS APPEAR IN THE "BOARD OF TRADE JOURNAL "-continued. PAGE Blue Manufacturers Billiard Table Manufacturers- Bessler, Waechter & Co., 18 & ... PAGE Polish, "Balmoral Glass," Edge, Wm., & Sons, Ltd., Boot nbian Ojo Paste" Bolton... ... ... ... Established 1850. The Nubian Manufacturing ... Boots and Shoes ... Lewis, C. & E., Northampton Cocks, Charles, & Co., Ltd., Bottling Wire Lozé, A., & Co., 281, West Derby Road, Liverpool ... Brass Finishers PAGE Patent Gas Furnaces. CANNINGTON, SHAW & CO., LD. Sherdley Glass Works, ST. HELENS, Lancashire, England. THE LARGEST GLASS BOTTLE MANUFACTURERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. MANCHESTER "Sherdley," GLASGOW. "Sherdley." LONDON. Mineral Water Bottles tor Corks, Glass-Ball and other Patent Stoppers. BOTTLES FOR WINE AND SPIRIT, CONFECTIONERY, JAM, MARMALADE, & JELLIES. GLASS OF UNEQUALLED PURITY, BRILLIANCY, AND STRENGTH. PACKING CASES AND VAN BOXES OF SUPERIOR MAKE. Contractors to H.M. Government. CHICAGO EXHIBITION-ONLY MEDAL AWARDED. 18 2 1 18 |